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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.68, 803.37 and 394.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.68, 803.37 and 394.84 is: 545.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.68 : 803.37 = 394.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.68/803.37 = 394.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.68x = 803.37 × 394.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.68x = 317,202.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,202.67/581.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.32

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